Sweet Potato Casserole with Savory Crumble

Ingredients (15)

• 4 pounds sweet potatoes , about 5-6 sweet potatoes
• 8 tablespoons butter , softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar , can also use dark
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs
• For the Savory Crumble:
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup diced pancetta , 4 ounces
• 1 cup unsalted pecans , coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage . coarsely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste